Cable Television; Implementation of the Selecommunication Act of 1996
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1996-04-08 · Effective 1996-04-08 · 61 FR 15386
Document
Document number
96-8454
Federal Register citation
61 FR 15386
CFR reference
47 CFR 21
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
1996-04-08
Effective date
1996-04-08
FCC docket
CS Docket No. 96-56, FCC 96-112
Abstract
This Order implements sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order eliminates restrictions on the cross ownership of broadcast networks and cable television systems, allows cross ownership and operation of multichannel multipoint distribution services or Satellite Master Antenna Television systems and cable systems when effective competition exists in the franchise area, and eliminates the three-year holding period requirement for transfer of cable systems.